The Theater at Madison Square Garden witnessed one of the most stunning betrayals in NXT history as Jacy Jayne reclaimed the NXT Women’s Championship on November 18, 2025—but not without help from an unlikely source. In a night packed with four championship matches, only one title changed hands, and it left fans absolutely speechless.
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The Main Event Shocker in MSG
Tatum Paxley defended her NXT Women’s Championship against Jacy Jayne in the main event, but The Culling’s Izzi Dame delivered a devastating superkick to Paxley before tossing her back in the ring, allowing Jayne to hit the Rolling Encore for the victory. The betrayal was complete as The Culling stood over Paxley’s fallen body with Dame trash-talking the former champion as the show ended.
This shocking turn made Jayne a two-time NXT Women’s Champion and potentially shifted the entire landscape of the women’s division heading into NXT Deadline.
| Match | Result | Title Status |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Mixed Tag Team Championships | Chelsea Green & Ethan Page (c) def. Joe Hendry & Thea Hail | Retained |
| NXT Women’s North American Championship | Blake Monroe (c) def. Sol Ruca (Zaria threw in towel) | Retained |
| NXT Tag Team Championships | DarkState (c) def. Je’Von Evans & Leon Slater | Retained |
| NXT Women’s Championship | Jacy Jayne def. Tatum Paxley (c) | NEW CHAMPION |
Heartbreak for Sol Ruca
Blake Monroe successfully defended her NXT Women’s North American Championship when Zaria threw in the white towel to protect Sol Ruca’s injured leg from further damage. The match saw Monroe remove Ruca’s knee brace and lock in a brutal leg submission, forcing Zaria to make the difficult decision despite Ruca’s protests.
The aftermath saw tension brewing between the tag team partners, setting up potential drama for future episodes.
Tag Team Troubles
Je’Von Evans and TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater fell short in their bid for the NXT Tag Team Championships when Evans accidentally hit Slater with a springboard splash, leading to DarkState’s Doomsday Device for the victory. This marked Evans’ second consecutive night of coming up short, raising questions about his recent performance.
John Cena’s NXT Return Announced
In a major announcement that sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, NXT General Manager Ava revealed that John Cena will appear on next week’s NXT to select all participants for both Iron Survivor Challenge matches at NXT Deadline on December 6. This unprecedented decision breaks tradition of having multiple legends make selections.
The announcement adds another layer to Cena’s emotional farewell tour, bringing his legendary presence to NXT’s developmental stars.
Gold Rush Continues Next Week
Week 2 of Gold Rush promises more championship action with the TNA Knockouts Championship triple threat featuring Kelani Jordan, Jordynne Grace, and Lei Ying Lee, plus matches for the WWE EVOLVE Championship and Women’s Speed Championship.
Stay tuned to TechnoSports for complete coverage of NXT Deadline 2025 and our analysis of the biggest NXT betrayals in history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why did Izzi Dame betray Tatum Paxley at NXT Gold Rush?
Izzi Dame’s shocking betrayal of her Culling stablemate Tatum Paxley remains unexplained, but it directly led to Jacy Jayne becoming the new NXT Women’s Champion. Dame delivered a superkick to Paxley during the main event and was seen trash-talking her after the match, suggesting a deeper storyline developing within The Culling faction.
Q: When is John Cena appearing on NXT to select Iron Survivor participants?
John Cena will appear on NXT’s November 25, 2025 episode (Gold Rush Week 2) to personally select all participants for both the men’s and women’s Iron Survivor Challenge matches at NXT Deadline on December 6. This marks a historic change from previous years where multiple legends made the selections.
